From the start of 2024 to now, Atwell has experienced exciting changes and progress that have better equipped us to serve our clients, support our communities, and continue producing innovative work in the industry. Here’s a look back at some of our milestones from 2024:
In January, we announced exciting news about our expansion in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with two acquisitions: Banks Engineering and Karins and Associates. With more than 30 years of private sector work in Florida, the acquisition of Banks Engineering has bolstered Atwell’s resources and capabilities in Florida. Meanwhile, Karins and Associates came with a diverse group of clients and more than 50 years of engineering, surveying, and planning services in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
In February, we recognized our employees and their hard work, dedication, and achievements with a company-wide celebration in Las Vegas. As a firm with a mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site employees, it was a wonderful opportunity for our employees and their guests to connect in-person, hear from senior leaders, and get energized for the upcoming year.
At that same event, our DEI+B Committee also led a philanthropy project in partnership with Clean the World, an organization that strives to improve the health of children and families around the world while reducing waste. Our employees assembled 2,000 hygiene kits in six hours! One kit provides a person with five days of essential hygiene. By assembling 2,000 kits, we provided 100,000 hand washes, 42,000 showers, and 84,000 toothbrushes to people experiencing homelessness in the Las Vegas area.
In March, we shared more about Atwell’s ESG program development, giving details on the initial program, the evolution of our ESG panel, and the vision for continued sustainable impact driven by our employees. We continued growing our reach in the Southeast with the opening of our new Birmingham, Alabama office in April, our first in the state. The Birmingham team, led by Director Kyle Wood, specializes in Real Estate & Land Development as well as Power & Energy.
In June, Atwell acquired Biscayne Engineering, which had offices in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida. A staple in South Florida’s growth and development since 1898, Biscayne Engineering values and vision greatly aligned with Atwell’s, and we’re excited to work and grow together. Also in June, Atwell acquired Hydro Consultants, a professional surveying, engineering, and mapping company located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This expanded our presence in the Gulf Coast region, adding on to our surveying capabilities with services like hydrographic surveys, pipeline route surveys, industrial site surveys, and more.
In July, we unveiled a special project that was many months in the making—our transition to atwell.com and our new website! Our new website has several new features, user-friendly navigation, and a fresh look that truly represents our brand’s vision and culture.
In September, Atwell was recognized as #16 on Zweig Group’s 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list! We ranked highest in culture, benefits, and recruiting and retention. It was an honor to be acknowledged among the best in the industry, we look forward to continuing to grow and thrive as a company.
In December, Chief Operating Officer Dan McNulty gave an overview of Atwell’s growth and accomplishments in 2024, along with the announcement of a new initiative: the Atwell Gives Foundation. He also discussed opportunities in the mission critical market for 2025 and continuing to support clients and employees while maintaining a strong culture.
These highlights are an example of the excellence we can achieve when we emphasize and foster authentic relationships, passion for our work, and the pursuit of continuous improvement—all of which are Atwell values. We’re excited to continue sharing this journey with you in 2025!
